Yeast Conversion Calculator
Convert between fresh (compressed), active dry, and instant (rapid-rise) yeast. Enter the amount you have and get equivalents for all three types.
Inputs
Results
Fresh (compressed) yeast
10 g
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the amount of yeast you have in grams.
- Select the yeast type you are starting with (Fresh/Compressed, Active Dry, or Instant).
- The calculator shows equivalent amounts for all three yeast types so you can substitute freely.
- Use the displayed gram weight for your chosen substitute to maintain the same leavening power.
How the result changes with Yeast amount
| Yeast amount | Fresh (compressed) yeast |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | 1,000 g |
| 3,500 | 3,500 g |
| 6,500 | 6,500 g |
| 9,000 | 9,000 g |
What each input means
- Yeast amount
- Weight of yeast you currently have.
- Yeast type (1=Fresh, 2=Active Dry, 3=Instant)
- 1 = Fresh/Compressed, 2 = Active Dry, 3 = Instant/Rapid-Rise.
What each result means
- Fresh (compressed) yeast
- Equivalent amount of fresh compressed yeast.
- Active dry yeast
- Equivalent amount of active dry yeast.
- Instant yeast
- Equivalent amount of instant/rapid-rise yeast.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersYeast amount = 10, Yeast type (1=Fresh, 2=Active Dry, 3=Instant) = 1 = 2 input(s) provided
- Calculate Fresh (compressed) yeastFresh (compressed) yeast10 = 10
- Calculate Active dry yeastActive dry yeast4 = 4
- Calculate Instant yeastInstant yeast3.3 = 3.3
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